Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
My Holiday
On the first week of the holidays it was quite boring because there wasn’t much too do though it was better than school.
But on one of the nights Mr. Bean’s holiday was on. I have seen it a few times but I always find it funny because Mr. Bean does stupid things that normal people don’t do that aren’t funny but they are.
Mr. Bean’s holiday is about when he goes on holiday but accidently misses the train. After a while of trying to get to his destination by himself he finally gets a ride and goes to a movie premier which he stuffs up.
I was laughing at it a lot at the stupid things he was doing. When the ads came on it was dumb so I went and got some ice cream, it was cookies and cream flavour which was yummy because the cookies that are in it. One of the funny parts in it is when some people are filming a war scene and Mr Bean doesn’t know about the filming.
All in all I thought it is a pretty good movie to watch during the holidays because it is about his holiday.
On the first week of the holidays it was quite boring because there wasn’t much too do though it was better than school.
But on one of the nights Mr. Bean’s holiday was on. I have seen it a few times but I always find it funny because Mr. Bean does stupid things that normal people don’t do that aren’t funny but they are.
Mr. Bean’s holiday is about when he goes on holiday but accidently misses the train. After a while of trying to get to his destination by himself he finally gets a ride and goes to a movie premier which he stuffs up.
I was laughing at it a lot at the stupid things he was doing. When the ads came on it was dumb so I went and got some ice cream, it was cookies and cream flavour which was yummy because the cookies that are in it. One of the funny parts in it is when some people are filming a war scene and Mr Bean doesn’t know about the filming.
All in all I thought it is a pretty good movie to watch during the holidays because it is about his holiday.
Monday, April 6, 2009
How a Kite Flies
HOW A KITE FLIES
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridle.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals – choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly; light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic maneuver adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reaction will have to be. If this your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Materials and equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fiberglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around the home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridle.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals – choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly; light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic maneuver adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reaction will have to be. If this your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Materials and equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fiberglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around the home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Setting up the blog
Setting up my Blog was pretty easy, except I didn't listen and I did some stuff wrong like my password and I forgot it. Once I got it working I found it quite easy to add information and a picture onto it. You aren't suppose to put your address and personal information on because anyone can see it.
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